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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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