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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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