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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the 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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