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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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