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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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