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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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