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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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