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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers 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 educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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