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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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