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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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