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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching 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 institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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