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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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