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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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