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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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