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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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