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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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