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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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