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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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