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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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