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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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