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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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