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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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