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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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