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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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