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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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