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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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