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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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