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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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