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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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