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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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