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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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