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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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