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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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