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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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