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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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