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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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