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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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