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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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