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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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