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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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