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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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