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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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