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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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