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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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