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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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