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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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