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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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