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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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