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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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