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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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