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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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