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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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