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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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