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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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