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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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