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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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