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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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