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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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