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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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