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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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