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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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