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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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