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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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