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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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