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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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