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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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