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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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