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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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