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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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