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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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