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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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