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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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