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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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