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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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