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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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