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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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