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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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