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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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