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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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