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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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