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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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