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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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