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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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