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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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