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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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