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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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