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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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