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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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