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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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