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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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