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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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