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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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