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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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