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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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