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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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