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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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