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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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