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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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