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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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