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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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