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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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