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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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