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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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