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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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