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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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