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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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