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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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