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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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