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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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