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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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