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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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