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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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