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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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