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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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