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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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