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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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