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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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