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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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