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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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