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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important 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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