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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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