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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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