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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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