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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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