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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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