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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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