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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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