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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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