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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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