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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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