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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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