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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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