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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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