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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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