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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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