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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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