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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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