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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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