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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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