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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major 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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