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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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