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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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