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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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