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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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