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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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