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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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