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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free 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 many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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