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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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