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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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