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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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