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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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