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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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