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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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