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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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