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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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