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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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