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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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