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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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