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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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