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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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