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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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