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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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