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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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