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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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