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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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