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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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