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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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