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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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