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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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