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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major 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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