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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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