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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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