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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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