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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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