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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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