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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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