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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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