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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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