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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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