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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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