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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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