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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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