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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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