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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)