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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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