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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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