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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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