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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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