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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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