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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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