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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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