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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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