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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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