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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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