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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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