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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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