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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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