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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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