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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major 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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