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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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