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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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