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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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