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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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