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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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