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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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