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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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