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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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