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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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