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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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