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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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