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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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