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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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