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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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