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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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