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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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