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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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