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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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