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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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