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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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