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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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