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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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