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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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