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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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