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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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