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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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