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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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