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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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