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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information 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 subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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