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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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