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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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