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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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