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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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