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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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