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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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