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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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