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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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