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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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