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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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