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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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