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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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