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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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