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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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