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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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