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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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