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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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