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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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