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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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