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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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