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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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