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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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