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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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