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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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