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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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