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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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