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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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