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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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