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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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