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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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