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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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