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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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