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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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