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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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