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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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