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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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