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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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