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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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