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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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