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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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