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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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