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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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