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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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