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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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