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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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