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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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