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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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