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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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