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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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