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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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