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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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