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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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