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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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