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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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