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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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