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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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