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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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