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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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