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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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