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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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