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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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