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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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