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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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