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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important 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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