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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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