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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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