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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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