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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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