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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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