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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources