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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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