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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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