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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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