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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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