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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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