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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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