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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education