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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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