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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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