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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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