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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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