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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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