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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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