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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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