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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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