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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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