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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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