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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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