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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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