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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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