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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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