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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources