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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students 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 a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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