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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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