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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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