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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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