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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines 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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