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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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