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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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