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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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