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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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