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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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