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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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