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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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