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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews 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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