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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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