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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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