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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines 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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