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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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