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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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