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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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