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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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