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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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