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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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