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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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