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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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