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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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