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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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