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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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