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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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