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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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