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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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