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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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