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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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