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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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