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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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