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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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