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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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