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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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