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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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