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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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