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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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