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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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