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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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