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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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