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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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