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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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