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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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