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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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