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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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