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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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