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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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