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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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