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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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