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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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