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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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