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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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