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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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