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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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