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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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