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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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