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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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