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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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