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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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