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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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