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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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