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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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