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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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