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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key 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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