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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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