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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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