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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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