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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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