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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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