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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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