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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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