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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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