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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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