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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the 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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