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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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