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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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