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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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