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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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