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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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