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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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