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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition