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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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