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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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