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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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