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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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