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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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