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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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