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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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