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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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