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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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