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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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