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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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