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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews 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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