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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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