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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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