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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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