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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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