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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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