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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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