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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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