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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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