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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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