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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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