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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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