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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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