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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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