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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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