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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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