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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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