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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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