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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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