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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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