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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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