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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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