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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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