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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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