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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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