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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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