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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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