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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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