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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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