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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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