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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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