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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key 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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