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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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