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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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