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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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