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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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