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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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