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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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