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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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