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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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