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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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