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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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