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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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