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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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