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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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