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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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