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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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