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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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