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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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