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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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