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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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