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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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