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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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