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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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