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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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