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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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