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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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