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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers 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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