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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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