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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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