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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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