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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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