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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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