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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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