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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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