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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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