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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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