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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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