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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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