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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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