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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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