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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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