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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates 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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