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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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