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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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