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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by 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 stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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