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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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