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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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