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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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