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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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