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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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