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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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