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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important 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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