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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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