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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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