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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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