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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators 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? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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