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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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