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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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