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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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