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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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