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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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