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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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