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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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