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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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