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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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