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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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